Texas A&M University · 1 day ago
Senior Associate Director of Recruitment
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
9+ years expTexas A&M University is a prestigious institution seeking a Senior Associate Director of Recruitment to oversee various areas of Undergraduate Recruitment. This role involves leading recruitment initiatives, managing budgets, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance student enrollment and programming.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supervises and provides leadership to subordinate recruiters, associate and assistant directors
Provides objective and timely feedback to employees, including but not limited to, supervising, training, hiring, progressive discipline, terminations, and probationary and annual performance evaluations
Oversees unit training of recruitment personnel and coordinates staff development training and scheduling
May lead training sessions
Mentors subordinate advisors and or Assistant Director
Supports in-state and out-of-state staff in efforts to develop new markets and work with local education entities to develop future opportunities
Provides leadership for assigned regions in the coordination of efforts between the main campus and regional staff
Oversees regional staff operations and works with Information Technology staff and EIS staff to provide effective and efficient operations
Assesses current programs and their effectiveness and makes recommendations to management
Leads regional and local development and implementation of programs
Serves as part of department’s leadership team
Leads strategic planning for area(s) supervised and assists developing and implementing overall strategic planning
Responsible for annual budgets and expense control for area(s) of responsibility
Provides input, established performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of area(s) of responsibility
Oversees the coordination of programs, ensuring program goals are consistent with departmental and university mission
Serves on various committees and represents department at various state and national conferences
Assures compliance with all unit, department, university standards, policies and procedures
Oversees staff in Austin, College Station, and several cities across the United States
Travels to locations for site visits, programs, meetings, etc
Provides direct support to carry out the recommendations and instructions of the Executive Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Outreach
Ensures that the administration of the programs and information dissemination by regional staff is consistent with the laws, regulations, and policies governing their administration
Coordinate and oversee recruitment scholarship allocations for department in partnership with Scholarships & Financial Aid
Assists the Executive Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Outreach with departmental policies and procedures, and implementing identified strategic priorities
Participates in program development enhancing the recruitment & outreach activities, customer service for transition of students from prospective to admitted, the delivery of assistance to students and marketing to various segments of the population
Ensures initiatives are fully developed and implemented
Assists the Executive Director in the development of programs at affiliated locations, relating to compliance and functional issues
Assists with the preparation of federal, state and operational reports
Attends numerous official functions representing Undergraduate Recruitment
Maintains membership with recognized enrollment management and recruitment related organizations at national, regional, state, and local levels and serves on various committees
Assists in identifying the needs of the Recruitment team related to marketing and publications
Collaborates with Marketing staff in order to develop materials and plan in advance to help meet the needs and goals of the organization
Collaborates with other University offices to provide accurate and appropriate admissions and financial aid information in their respective publications
Identifies and develops collaborative relationships with other departments at TAMU, other universities, colleges, organizations, and associations to improve recruitment, matriculation, and enrollment at TAMU, as well as improves the education and awareness of higher education opportunities and preparedness across the state so that the numbers of collegebound students in the state may improve sufficiently to meet the State goals of Closing the Gaps
Develops and coordinates with other departments and entities early awareness campaigns and financial solutions for a TAMU education for the State, ensuring appropriate efforts for targeted segments of the state population and/or location
Develops and promotes statewide, regional, and local recruitment and outreach programs
Oversees coordination of presentations, workshops, and financial aid nights throughout the State and for assigned regions
Serves on recruitment, outreach and early awareness committees locally, regionally, nationally, and statewide
Conducts continuous improvement processes to further develop effective outreach strategies
Counsels with administration to identify opportunities for improvement
Reviews with the director staff the DOE’s Quality Assurance Program findings and take appropriate action as it applies to Outreach activities in the PSCs
Reviews and ensures compliance with federal, state and local program regulations and audits as it relates to financial aid programs and takes appropriate corrective action
Monitors policy interpretation and the communication to regional staff of updates and changes in federal and state regulations and the implementation of institutional procedures for compliance
Reviews, directs, and encourages high quality work performance for all levels of staffing
Assesses the effectiveness of the training program for the outreach staff and works to improve group and individual training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Nine years of experience in managerial and or administrative responsibility for admissions and recruitment related functions, including a minimum of five years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Master's Degree
Experience in higher education and knowledge of policies and procedures governing admissions and recruitment
Supervisory and management experience with outreach, recruiting and management of employees at a distance
Experience developing and delivering staff training, coaching, and mentoring
Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures and using a proactive team approach to continuous improvement
Experience developing and implementing methods and practices that ensure a multicultural environment and student body
Class “C” vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Working knowledge of standard office equipment and computers
Excellent oral and written communication skills with individuals and in a group setting
Ability to work well with students and parents
Ability to work well with a student population
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs
Knowledge of financial aid programs and federal regulations relating to student financial aid
Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic organization, possessing a positive attitude and is customer-service oriented
Literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions
Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment with good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to organize and make decisions
Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment
Self-motivated with the ability to coordinate and attend meetings and conferences at times beyond usual working hours
Ability to speak Spanish and English
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Must have knowledge of automated systems and data processing
Knowledge of current federal and state regulations on student recruitment
Ability to meet deadlines, motivate fellow employees and maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service orientation
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Company
Texas A&M University
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